speaker-photo

David Powell @ Arif Powell Abdullah (United Kingdom)

Honorary British Consul (Sabah) cum Managing Director, Asia Ability Training & Consulting
David Powell is the Managing Director of Asia Ability Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), Ability Expeditions Sdn Bhd, and Asia Ability Training Pte Ltd (Singapore). As a founding member of the Catalyst Global Network, which encompasses 50 partners globally, he oversees a full-time team of over 20 professionals across four countries. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate training and development in Asia, David is a seasoned consultant and facilitator, specialising in the design and implementation of effective leadership training and team development programs for corporate clients. He also provides consultancy services in organisational development and project management both locally and internationally. David earned his degree in Business Management from the University of Liverpool, UK, and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a professional member of the Association of Experiential Education, and an Accredited Trainer with the Human Resource Development Corporation in Malaysia.
2.00 PM | Plenary

DAY 1 (Thursday) 27th February

Developing Future Industry Leaders - Talent Acquisition and Retention in a Globalised Workplace

Plenary Session III (90 minutes) : Explore leadership in the Business Events industry from diverse perspectives as experts share their approaches to talent development. They will address key topics such as staff incentives, retention, and succession planning. With the global talent pool becoming increasingly competitive, businesses face the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. Learn how companies are adopting flexible work arrangements, mobility opportunities, prioritising employee development, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture to build and maintain a skilled workforce. Join us to gain insights and strategies for navigating talent acquisition and retention in today's globalised workplace.